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1,575 ft
Distance
00:01:55
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
1,634 ft
Altitude min
1,639 ft
Altitude max
1,637 ft
Altitude start
1,637 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
66 ft
Distance down
1,060 ft
Distance flat
00:01:55
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Ponder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    St. Barbe Winter Trails (Man of the Trees)
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87164 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #228901 in Trail Running
    • #254028 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    City of Saskatoon
  • OSM Way
    #827726463

very narrow tight twisty trail to connect back from Alvins approach to Wooflands

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 24, 2025 @ 8:07am (America/Regina)
Dec 24, 2025
 reporter Groomed Dec 23, 2025
Oct 26, 2025 @ 1:52pm (America/Swift_Current)
Oct 26, 2025
Dec 29, 2024 @ 11:29am
Dec 29, 2024
Mar 30, 2024 @ 12:09pm
Mar 30, 2024
 Lots of postholes from people walking when snow was soft. Made for a rough ride.
Jul 9, 2023 @ 2:53am
Jul 9, 2023
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on Dec 24, 2025
Snow Groomed
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        WinterShines SnowFondo 2022 Purple Route
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        Global Fat Bike Day 2021 Purple Route
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ponder

        ▼ Where is Ponder located?
        Ponder is located in St. Barbe Winter Trails (Man of the Trees), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is part of the St. Barbe Winter Trails (Man of the Trees) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.10096, -106.76476.
        ▼ How hard is Ponder?
        Ponder is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ Is Ponder a point to point trail?
        Ponder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ponder?
        Ponder is 1,575 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ponder?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ponder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Ponder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ponder are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ponder?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ponder. The trail is 1,575 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ponder?
        Ponder is a very popular trail. There have been 2,158 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,193 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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